The Bearkats will play the Bulldogs on Friday, October 31st, 2025. The matchup takes place at Joe Aillet Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 10 matchup at 8:03 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2025 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 10 action features a matchup between Sam Houston State and Louisiana Tech, kicking off at Joe Aillet Stadium on Friday, October 31st, 2025. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Sam Houston State has a 92.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Louisiana Tech is 97.67.
- Away Sam Houston State - As Week 10 looms, Sam Houston State currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Louisiana Tech - Louisiana Tech has a 3-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 10. They currently rank 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Sam Houston State ranks 12th (119) in the C-USA Conference, with Louisiana Tech currently ranking 5th (174) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Sam Houston State stands 1st (272) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2025 college football season. Louisiana Tech sits at 12th (131) in the C-USA Conference for points against them heading into Week 10 of the 2025 season.
- Team Records - Sam Houston State has a 0-7 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Louisiana Tech currently 4-3 for the 2025 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Sam Houston State and Louisiana Tech!
The game will be held at Joe Aillet Stadium in the heart of Ruston, Louisiana.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Louisiana Tech has the upper hand.
Sam Houston State is looking for their first win of the season.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers and see this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline for the best odds.
Best Bearkats at Bulldogs Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Louisiana Tech |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Louisiana Tech |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Louisiana Tech is a -16.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +16.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Louisiana Tech is a -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Sam Houston State
Louisiana Tech
10/31/25 8:03pm EDT | +16.5 -102-16.5 -118 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +16.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite Louisiana Tech - Louisiana Tech bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -16.5 Louisiana Tech favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sam Houston State at Louisiana Tech Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Sam Houston State
Louisiana Tech
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/31/25 8:03pm EDT | +240-375+10000Bet |
Sam Houston State
Louisiana Tech
Game to Overtime
10/31/25 8:03pm EDT | Yes +1700No -10000Bet |
Sam Houston State
Louisiana Tech
Both Teams Score 10+
10/31/25 8:03pm EDT | Yes -350No +260Bet |
Sam Houston State
Louisiana Tech
Both Teams Score 20+
10/31/25 8:03pm EDT | Yes +170No -220Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sam Houston State
Louisiana Tech
Both Teams Score 30+
10/31/25 8:03pm EDT | Yes +950No -2500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 10 | Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston State Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 | SHSU 9, LT 3 Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | Sam Houston State by 6 |
| 2023 Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech Saturday, November 11th, 2023 | SHSU 42, LT 27 Joe Aillet Stadium | Sam Houston State by 15 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Louisiana Tech | 3-2 | 0.600 | 5 | 3 | 229 | 145 | 4-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
| Sam Houston State | 0-5 | 0.000 | 0 | 8 | 133 | 327 | 0-3 | 0-5 | L8 |
Sam Houston State & Louisiana Tech Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
Louisiana Tech Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Louisiana Tech YR: futures available
Sam Houston State & Louisiana Tech Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, SHSU 24 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs Hawaii | HAW 37, SHSU 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | TEX 55, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Oregon State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Southeastern Louisiana vs Louisiana Tech | LT 24, SELA 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Louisiana Tech vs LSU | LSU 23, LT 7 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech | LT 49, NMSU 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana Tech | LT 30, USM 20 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | LT 30, UTEP 11 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State | KENN 35, LT 7 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Louisiana Tech vs Delaware | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Washington State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Liberty vs Louisiana Tech | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Louisiana Tech vs Missouri State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 2:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech College Football Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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